Whiskey University @ Five Star Bar

Five Star Bar (1424 W. Chicago) is sponsoring a class on the finer aspects of bourbon this afternoon from 4-6pm. The session is led by Whiskey Professor Steve Cole of Beam Global Spirits and Wine and features tastings of four bourbons. Cost is $10, $5 for industry professionals. Space is limited, so RSVP by calling 312-850-2555.

Windy City Rollers Season Opener

The #2 roller derby team in the nation kicks off another season tonight at the UIC Pavillion. Doors open at 5pm, game starts at 6pm. Purchase tickets here.

UIC Pavillion
525 S. Racine

Taste of the Neighborhoods Tour

Travel Chicago and savor cuisines from two different restaurants serving assorted small-plate samplers. Taste the nuances; talk exotic ingredients, techniques and cultures; and collect recipes. Dessert or sweets on the last stop are the cherry on top. Restaurants are determined three weeks before tour dates -- call for details and to check availability as seats go quickly on this, the most popular of the Chicago Neighborhood Tours. The tour is about five hours long and departs from the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, at 10am. Tickets are $50; Seniors, students and children ages 8-18 are $45. Available online. Call 312-742-1190 for more information.

Les Savy Fav @ Epiphany

In their ongoing series of bookings with the Epiphany Episcopal Church, the Empty Bottle presents an evening of solid high-energy entertainment as art-punk trend-setters Les Savy Fav return to town to play a headlining set tonight. Also on the billing is Chicago's own The Jai-Alai Savant, who are poking their heads up after making themselves a bit scarce lately. 201 S. Ashland. Tickets are $15 and the show starts at 8pm. All ages show. See the Empty Bottle's website for details.

World Kitchen Learning Series: Tropical Escape

Want to pretend winter is an illusion by cooking some island-esque dishes? You can at the "Tropical Escape" cooking class, today from 11am-2pm at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph Street. This class is offered through the City of Chicago's World Kitchen learning series. Admission is $30 and pre-registration is required.

Collaborative Vision: The Poetic Dialogue Project @ Cultural Center

Local artist Beth Shadur curates this exhibit of 31 collaborative artworks by poets and visual artists. In the Sidney R. Yates Gallery through 5 April. 77 E Randolph, free. For more information, including exhibit times, visit the website or call 312-744-6630.

Comedy Night w/The Kates @ Book Cellar

Formerly performing at the recently departed Kate the Great's Book Emporium, The Kates have moved their comedic solo performance pieces, monologues and crazy characters to the Book Cellar for a hilarious night of storytelling. Performers include Sarah Clark, Jennifer Ann Coffeen, Jillian Erickson, Kelsie Huff, Jant Kane, Tamale Sepp, Kendra Stevens and Amy Sumpter. Free at 7pm at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. Call 773-293-2665 for more information.

Nightmares On Wax @ Abbey Pub

George Evelyn aka DJ EASE brings his illbient, downtempo, hip hop breaks to the Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace St.) tonight. Featuring live vocalists and other musicians, Warp Records' Nightmares On Wax promises to be a "Sound System" event. Further elevating the boom bap is a Live PA by Caural w/ K-Kruz and performances by Abstract Science DJ's Chris Widman + Luke Stokes. Doors at 8pm and show at 9pm. Tickets are $16. 18+